Job summary
Bedfordshire Accommodation and Rehabilitation Team BART
A Secondment Opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Social Worker, Registered Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist in the Bedfordshire Accommodation and Rehabilitation Team (BART).
BART are committed to working in partnership with ELFT mental health services, supported accommodation services, employment services, the voluntary sector to achieve robust, rounded rehabilitation services working within Bedfordshire and Luton. This is an exciting opportunity for a Social worker, Registered Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist to join our small, experienced team for a 12 month secondment
The key priorities for the team are;
- To undertake a review of all Luton patients with SMI living in supported accommodation to help us to understand what sort of rehabilitation package of care might be needed to be to support move on and over what time period with a recovery focused pathway
- To support BLMK in the development of a sustainable accommodation strategy
- To gate keep all future applications to supported accommodation
- To offer enhanced support to facilitate community care for complex patients currently admitted to local mental health inpatient wards, which otherwise may need to be referred to specialist units
- To review and provide enhanced support to enable step down for patients currently in specialist placements.
Main duties of the job
This particular role will be based at Grove View Integrated Health and Care Hub in Dunstable. You will be working with members of the multidisciplinary team including CPN's, Doctors, Psychologists, Support Workers and Occupational Therapists.
As we move forward with the development of the NHS Long Term Plan and the vision for Community Mental Health, you will be at the heart of achieving the aspirations of the service users and carers we work with providing the opportunity to focus on people's assets and strengths and to consider holistic, creative solutions to support the individual.
You will endorse and act in accordance with the principles of personalisation within The Care Act 2014 to ensure that care and support is person centered and as far as possible places people in control of their own lives. In doing so they will carry out assessments of need in accordance with The Care Act, plan and deliver services and review outcomes with the individual, their personal networks and support providers.
You will be expected to work in partnership with service users and carers, identifying and utilizing strengths and working closely with other agencies and voluntary groups to ensure good outcomes which, as far as possible, maintain independence. You will need a good working knowledge of The Care Act, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act/DOLS and other social care legislation.
About us
ELFT and Central Bedfordshire Council offer training opportunities to support Social Workers, Nurses and Occupational Therapists to maintain their professional registration.
We are proud to work with the diverse communities of Luton and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation and the communities we serve. It is an exciting time to be joining Mental Health Services in ELFT and the Social Care, Nursing and Occupational Health Management team are committed to supporting your continued development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leading on reviews of individual patients are identified as a priority within Luton and the aims of these reviews will include;
- Ensuring that the placement continues to meet the persons needs.
- Identifying an appropriately supported, (ideally more independent) placement for the service user to move-on to in the future ideally in their area of origin (where desired and clinically indicated).
- Identifying with the service user and the staff of the out of area placement clear goals for progression through the pathway being identified (e.g. managing medication more independently, self catering, budgeting).
- Facilitating assessment by the potential move-on accommodation provider at an appropriate time.
- Liaising with all parties, including family members/carers, and support the service user and family practically and emotionally through the assessment and move-on process, including visits, transitional leave and final move.
- Continuing to review the new placement if out of area, or hand over case to local community mental health.
Please contact Alex Doull 07773369783 to discuss
For further information of the job, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leading on reviews of individual patients are identified as a priority within Luton and the aims of these reviews will include;
- Ensuring that the placement continues to meet the persons needs.
- Identifying an appropriately supported, (ideally more independent) placement for the service user to move-on to in the future ideally in their area of origin (where desired and clinically indicated).
- Identifying with the service user and the staff of the out of area placement clear goals for progression through the pathway being identified (e.g. managing medication more independently, self catering, budgeting).
- Facilitating assessment by the potential move-on accommodation provider at an appropriate time.
- Liaising with all parties, including family members/carers, and support the service user and family practically and emotionally through the assessment and move-on process, including visits, transitional leave and final move.
- Continuing to review the new placement if out of area, or hand over case to local community mental health.
Please contact Alex Doull 07773369783 to discuss
For further information of the job, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Educational/ Qualification
Essential
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
- Qualified Mental Health Nurse Registered on the NMC.
- Qualified Occupations Therapist registered on the Health and Care Professionals Council.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment/community experience.
- Experience of attending funding panel and care commissioning
- Experience of working within an NHS/Local Authority environment and an understanding of the issues/ policies/ practice within these environments.
Desirable
- Post-qualification experience within mental health services
- Previous appointment as an AMHP /Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
- NB Social Workers are expected to train and practise as AMHP's
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Understanding a range of models of mental disorder and the treatment options.
- Comprehensive understanding of the social determinants of mental illness and interventions to support recovery.
- Ability to conduct safeguarding enquiries and investigations when required
- Working knowledge of the NHS & Community Care Act, The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and other social care & mental health legislation, policy & guidance
- Ability to assess manage complex and high risk situations effectively service users and carers
- Good report writing skills and ability to compile complex case recording ad report presentation, including legal documents i.e. social circumstances reports, court reports etc.
- Ability to manage and coordinate professionals, teams and services and mobilise provision where appropriate.
- Assessment skills and the ability to compile care plans in partnership with service users, carers and others
- Knowledge of relevant safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and procedures
- Assertiveness and engagement with other professionals, able to make reasoned arguments and represent own professional views and perspectives.
- Decision -making and problem solving, able to adopt creative and flexible approaches to meet the needs of service users.
- Highly developed organisational skills, able to prioritise workload and delegate effectively.
- Well -developed communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
- Mental Health Practice Skills and an understanding of CPA and the NSF standards.
- IT skills, experience of working with service user data systems
Person Specification
Educational/ Qualification
Essential
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
- Qualified Mental Health Nurse Registered on the NMC.
- Qualified Occupations Therapist registered on the Health and Care Professionals Council.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment/community experience.
- Experience of attending funding panel and care commissioning
- Experience of working within an NHS/Local Authority environment and an understanding of the issues/ policies/ practice within these environments.
Desirable
- Post-qualification experience within mental health services
- Previous appointment as an AMHP /Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
- NB Social Workers are expected to train and practise as AMHP's
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Understanding a range of models of mental disorder and the treatment options.
- Comprehensive understanding of the social determinants of mental illness and interventions to support recovery.
- Ability to conduct safeguarding enquiries and investigations when required
- Working knowledge of the NHS & Community Care Act, The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and other social care & mental health legislation, policy & guidance
- Ability to assess manage complex and high risk situations effectively service users and carers
- Good report writing skills and ability to compile complex case recording ad report presentation, including legal documents i.e. social circumstances reports, court reports etc.
- Ability to manage and coordinate professionals, teams and services and mobilise provision where appropriate.
- Assessment skills and the ability to compile care plans in partnership with service users, carers and others
- Knowledge of relevant safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and procedures
- Assertiveness and engagement with other professionals, able to make reasoned arguments and represent own professional views and perspectives.
- Decision -making and problem solving, able to adopt creative and flexible approaches to meet the needs of service users.
- Highly developed organisational skills, able to prioritise workload and delegate effectively.
- Well -developed communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
- Mental Health Practice Skills and an understanding of CPA and the NSF standards.
- IT skills, experience of working with service user data systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
